1940s Pattern, Versatile Two Piece Dress, Top & Skirt - Multi-sized
1940s Pattern, Versatile Two Piece Dress, Top & Skirt - Multi-sized
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Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
Returns Policy, Shipping & Customer Service
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Dawn & Team
Step out in retro style! Imagine yourself in this multi-functional, stylish two-piece 1940's fabulous Two-Piece Dress, with two variations for both the blouse and the skirt. This sewing pattern is available in multi-sizes which is ideal to create the perfect fit. Fabulous with a self made belt or add your own, team with killer heels for the night time look or play it down with boots. Why not add a hat?
Offered here as: Paper Pattern or the Original Pattern. This pattern is also available as a PDF download.
Sizes
Sizes
Size 8-10 (UK)
Bust: 33-35" (84-89 cm)
Waist: 26-28" (66-71 cm)
Hips: 39- 41" (99-104 cm)
Size 12-14(UK)
Bust: 37-39" (94-99 cm)
Waist: 30-32" (76-91 cm)
Hips: 39-41" (99-104 cm)
Size 16-18(UK)
Bust: 41-43.5" (104-110.5 cm)
Waist: 34-36.5" (86-92.5 cm)
Hips: 43-45.5" (109-115.5 cm)
International Pattern Size Chart
International Pattern Size Chart
| Vintage Pattern Size | Bust (inches) | Bust (cm) | UK Size | France Size | Germany Size | Italy Size | Spain Size | US / Canada Size |
| 12 | 30 | 76.2 | 4 – 6 | 34 | 32 | 38 | 34 | 0 – 2 |
| 14 | 32 | 81.3 | 6 – 8 | 36 | 34 | 40 | 36 | 2 – 4 |
| 16 | 34 | 86.4 | 8 – 10 | 38 | 36 | 42 | 38 | 4 – 6 |
| 18 | 36 | 91.4 | 10 – 12 | 40 | 38 | 44 | 40 | 6 – 8 |
| 20 | 38 | 96.5 | 12 – 14 | 42 | 40 | 46 | 42 | 8 – 10 |
| 40 | 40 | 101.6 | 14 – 16 | 44 | 42 | 48 | 44 | 10 – 12 |
| 42 | 42 | 106.7 | 16 – 18 | 46 | 44 | 50 | 46 | 12 – 14 |
| 44 | 44 | 111.8 | 18 – 20 | 48 | 46 | 52 | 48 | 14 – 16 |
| 46 | 46 | 116.8 | 20 – 22 | 50 | 48 | 54 | 50 | 16 – 18 |
| 48 | 48 | 121.9 | 22 – 24 | 52 | 50 | 56 | 52 | 18 – 20 |
| 50 | 50 | 127 | 24 – 26 | 54 | 52 | 58 | 54 | 20 – 22 |
| 52 | 52 | 132.1 | 26 – 28 | 56 | 54 | 60 | 56 | 22 – 24 |
| 54 | 54 | 137.2 | 28 – 30 | 58 | 56 | 62 | 58 | 24 – 26 |
Use the size chart above to find your closest modern-day size equivalent in the UK, France, Germany, Italy, Spain, the USA or Canada, using your bust measurement in inches or centimetres.
How to Measure Your Bust
- Wear a well-fitting bra.
- Wrap a measuring tape around the fullest part of your bust.
- Keep the tape level across your back and comfortably snug, without pulling it tight.
- Record your measurement in inches or centimetres and compare it with our size chart.
For the best fit, always choose your pattern size based on your body measurements, not your usual shop size. Always check your bust measurement before ordering!
For more information about how pattern sizes can slightly vary between brands and decade, how to measure yourself, what is ease etc, please visit our Vintage Sizing Explained.
Sewing Notions
Sewing Notions
4 x Buttons for Blouse. 9 x Buttons for Skirt
Thread
Sleeve stiffening if desired,
Fabric Amounts
Fabric Amounts
Size 8-10:
View A:
Blouse
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.25m
Skirt
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m
Blouse and Skirt
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.5m
View B:
Blouse
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.25m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1m
Skirt
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
Blouse and Skirt
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.5m
View C Blouse:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.25m
Sleeve Stiffening: 0.25m
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Size 12-14:
View A:
Blouse
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m
Skirt
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
Blouse and Skirt
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.25m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3m
View B:
Blouse
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.25m
Skirt
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
Blouse and Skirt
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.5m
View C Blouse:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m
Sleeve Stiffening: 0.25m
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Size 16-18:
View A:
Blouse
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
Skirt
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2.25m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m
Blouse and Skirt
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.75m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.5m
View B:
Blouse
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.25m
Skirt
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 2m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
Blouse and Skirt
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3.25m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 3m
View C Blouse:
48" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.75m
54" Wide Non-Directional Fabric - 1.5m
Sleeve Stiffening: 0.25m
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Imperial to Metric Conversion Guide
Yards to Centimeter
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ⅛ yard | 11.4cm |
| ¼ yard | 22.9cm |
| ⅓ yard | 30.5cm |
| ⅜ yard | 34.3cm |
| ½ yard | 45.7cm |
| ⅝ yard | 57.2cm |
| ⅔ yard | 61cm |
| ¾ yard | 68.6cm |
| 1 yard | 91.4cm |
| 1¼ yard | 114.3cm |
| 1½ yard | 137.2cm |
| 1¾ yard | 160cm |
| 2 yards | 182.9cm |
| 2¼ yards | 205.7cm |
| 2½ yards | 228.6cm |
| 2¾ yards | 251.5cm |
| 3 yards | 274.3cm |
| 3½ yards | 320cm |
| 4 yards | 365.8cm |
Inches to Millimeters/Centimeter
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ⅛" | 3mm |
| ¼" | 6mm |
| ⅓" | 8mm |
| ⅜" | 10mm |
| ½" | 12mm |
| ⅝" | 16mm |
| ⅔" | 17mm |
| ¾" | 19mm |
| 1" | 2.5cm |
| 1¼" | 3.2cm |
| 1½" | 3.8cm |
| 1¾" | 4.4cm |
| 2" | 5.1cm |
| 2¼" | 5.7cm |
| 2½" | 6.4cm |
| 2¾" | 7.0cm |
| 3" | 7.6cm |
| 3¼" | 8.25cm |
| 3½" | 8.9cm |
| 4" | 10.2cm |
| 4½" | 11.4cm |
| 5" | 12.7cm |
| 5½" | 14cm |
| 6" | 15.2cm |
| 7" | 17.8cm |
| 8" | 20.3cm |
| 9" | 22.9cm |
| 10" | 25.4cm |
| 11" | 28cm |
| 12" | 30.5cm |
Roll Width (Inches to Centimeters)
| Imperial | Centimeters |
|---|---|
| 35" | 88.9cm |
| 36" | 91.44cm |
| 38" | 96.52cm |
| 39" | 99.06cm |
| 42" | 106.68cm |
| 48" | 121.92cm |
| 54" | 137.16cm |
Seam Allowances
| Imperial | Metric |
|---|---|
| ¼" | 6mm |
| ⅜" | 10mm |
| ½" | 12mm |
| ⅝" | 16mm |
| ¾" | 19mm |
Recommended Fabrics
Recommended Fabrics
Surah, Linen, Pique, Crepe, Muslin, Chambray, Seersucker, jacquard, Wash Silks, Sheer Woolens, Novelty Weaves,. One-Way checks, Strpes or Plaids made from Silk, Cotton, Wool, Rayon or Synthetics.
An Image illustrates the fabrics: Tencel Lawn – Charlotte and - Silk Stripe – Lime from our Recommended Partner Croft Mill. See our Fabric Partners
Skill Level
Skill Level
Intermediate
What You Will Receive
What You Will Receive
If you select a Paper Pattern, you will receive a true to scale reproduction sewing pattern printed on A0 premium paper, along with instructions and a full colour front cover. Your pattern will arrive in a clear re-sealable envelope for easy storage. If you choose to purchase the original pattern, you will receive a piece of history that may include age-related wear and tear!
- 5 stars: 4 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
Fabulous reproduction pattern, perfect for my sewing projects
The pattern is great. I have made a mistake in that I thought one of the options was a dress but it isn’t. I probably didn’t read the description properly. I think I can modify it to make a dress so I won’t be sending it back.
Great pattern, fast service. Very pleased thanks
1940s Pattern, Versatile Two Piece Dress, Top & Skirt - Bust 33" - 43.5" (84cm - 110.5cm)
- 5 stars: 4 (100%)
- 4 stars: 0 (0%)
- 3 stars: 0 (0%)
- 2 stars: 0 (0%)
- 1 star: 0 (0%)
Fabulous reproduction pattern, perfect for my sewing projects
The pattern is great. I have made a mistake in that I thought one of the options was a dress but it isn’t. I probably didn’t read the description properly. I think I can modify it to make a dress so I won’t be sending it back.
Great pattern, fast service. Very pleased thanks
1940s Pattern, Versatile Two Piece Dress, Top & Skirt - Bust 33" - 43.5" (84cm - 110.5cm)